PREVENT PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME. ⠀⠀The piriformis muscle is relatively small, but does a large amount of work! It's located in the buttock and runs diagonally from the lower spine to the pelvis.⠀⠀There's two main functions of the piriformis. First, it helps rotate the hip. Second, it allows the leg and foot to turn outward.⠀⠀One of the biggest reasons why this muscle is so important is its relationship to the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve tends to run through the piriformis muscle, and when it becomes tight, overworked, and inflammed... it pinches the nerve andBANG... sciatica. ⠀⠀So what's a good way to future proof against piriformis syndrome? Strengthen it and the surrounding muscles. So that's what we're going to focus on in this video.⠀⠀HOW TO STRENGTHEN THE PIRIFORMIS:⠀ Lie on the side, hips stacked.⠀ Bring top leg forward to a 45 angle.⠀ Point the toe downward.⠀ Slowly, raise and lower the leg (and feel the burn!).⠀ Try for 3 sets of 10 reps. ⠀⠀ Don't forget to spread the good word! Questions or comments? Hit me up!⠀​#piriformis#stretch#sciatica#stretch#yoga#flexibility#mobility#rehab#prehab#yogaeverydamnday#yogi#flexible#movementculture#chiropractic#chiro#mobility#rehab#prehab#physio#physicaltherapy#pain#stjoechiro#stjoemi